The Federal Reserve’s rate hike comes as the US economy is increasingly moving at two very different speeds.
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Shoppers are increasingly hunting for value, which puts the onus on businesses to tread carefully when justifying price hikes.
The Federal Reserve is much more powerful than it was 20 years ago, which has prompted calls for a reset in how it answers to Congress and the public.
The effects of the Trump administration’s 2025 tariffs are still being passed on to consumers, while new levies will add to the overall tariff rate.
US shoppers are seeing higher fruit and vegetable prices thanks to trade tensions, extreme weather and geopolitics, just to name a few reasons.
Kevin Warsh has come under scrutiny for his ties to finance, but that background may also bolster more independence once he’s confirmed as Federal Reserve chairman.
Politicians have long coveted control over monetary policy. Good economic governance requires that they don’t get it.
The president painted a rosy picture in his State of the Union address.
It’s unusual for central bank leaders to issue such a statement. But the reason is simple: what happens in the US matters worldwide.
The president wants to see low interest rates to boost economic activity – but a spending spree could leave Americans facing runaway prices.
Recent news reports highlighted how the Fed technically has a third mandate – moderate long-term interest rates. An economist explains how the objective is already baked into the other two.
Even in the best of times, the Fed has a tough time interpreting the data and deciding how best to guide the US economy.
The push to slash rates, despite what Trump considers a ‘hot’ economy, underscores why it’s important the Fed relies on data – and not the wishes of politicians – when making decisions about monetary policy.
The US central bank is aiming for its soft landing that avoids recession, but the data and competing policy choices will make it difficult.
An expert digs into why the US public thinks inflation is so high.
Politicians have long coveted control over monetary policy. Good economic governance requires that they don’t get it.
Republicans are showing some signs of discontent over federal layoffs, as Democrats fail to unveil future political plans.
The escalating price of eggs has become a major political issue for the Trump government, and it doesn’t look like it’s going away.
The consumer price index rose by 0.5% in January, meaning Americans are now paying 3% more on items than they were 12 months ago.
There are a lot of unknowns about Trump’s tariffs − but some consequences will be predictable.
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